UAE vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win today's 2nd T20I match between UAE vs New Zealand?

After winning the first T20I, New Zealand (NZ) will be eager to seal the series against UAE as the two teams lock horns in the second T20I on Saturday, August 19 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The Blackcaps were given tough competition by UAE in the first game as they could only manage to score 155/6 batting first. In the second innings, UAE needed just 72 runs off the last ten overs having six wickets in hand.

However, their lack of experience in chases led to their loss by 19 runs. The Muhammad Waseem-led side will look to correct their mistakes in the second fixture and beat the Kiwis in the second game. The fixture promises to be another mouth-watering clash as both teams will be seen giving their all on the field.

Match Details:

Match: UAE vs New Zealand 2023, 2nd T20I

Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: Saturday, August 19, 7:30 PM (IST) 

Live Streaming: FanCode

Dubai Pitch Report:

The pitch in the first T20I assisted spinners as it was hard to score runs against them in the middle overs. The surface is expected to be the same and for the second game as well and the captain winning the toss is likely to bat first.

Also Check: Live Cricket Score United Arab Emirates vs New Zealand, Match 2

Probable playing XI

United Arab Emirates (UAE):

Muhammad Waseem (c), Aryansh Sharma (wk), Vriitya Aravind, Asif Khan, Ansh Tandon, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Mohammed Faraazuddin, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan

New Zealand (NZ):

Tim Seifert, Chad Bowes, Dane Cleaver (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee (c), Ben Lister

UAE vs NZ Head-to-Head

Overall:

Played – 1, UAE – 0, New Zealand – 1

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best batter of the match

Mark Chapman

Chapman was the leading run scorer of New Zealand’s last T20I series against Pakistan where he scored 290 runs from five innings at an average of 290 and a strike rate of 165.71 with a hundred and two fifties to his name. After getting dismissed for just 15 (18) in the first game, Chapman will look to make a sensational comeback in the second fixture and help his side win the series.

Probable Best bowler of the match

Mitchell Santner

The left-arm spinner managed to pick two wickets in the first game giving away just 22 runs in his four overs. Santner has been phenomenal in the middle overs with his ability to break partnerships and help his team get crucial breakthroughs. He will be eager to once again bowl a match-winning spell and help his team win the series.

Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.